TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Health and Human Services Agency
MEETING DATE: August 2, 2016
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Dave Jensen
PHONE:
234-6636
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Kyree Klimist
PHONE:
472-2727
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Prevention and Planning Unit (PAPU) to Accept the Five-Year Drug Free Communities (DFC) Grant, in the Amount of $125,000 per Year, for Federal Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 Through 2020-21, to Support Fort Bragg Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Activities
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Adopt Resolution authorizing Mendocino County HHSA, PAPU to accept the five-year DFC grant, in the amount of $125,000 per year, for Federal FY 2016-17 through 2020-21, to support Fort Bragg alcohol and drug abuse prevention activities; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
March 1, 2016, Board Agenda Item No. 4 (l) Authorizing the Mendocino County HHSA, PAPU, to apply for the five-year DFC grant, in the amount of $125,000 per year, for Federal FY 2016-17 through 2020-21, to support Fort Bragg alcohol and drug abuse prevention activities.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
HHSA, PAPU is requesting approval to accept a second five-year DFC grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA). This grant will provide $125,000, per year for Federal FY 2016-17 through 2020-21, to continue alcohol and substance abuse prevention activities in the Fort Bragg community. The initial five-year grant was awarded in 2011.
The DFC grant provides funding for alcohol and substance abuse prevention and community engagement in environmental social change advocacy through the Coalition for Gang Awareness and Prevention (CGAP) in the Fort Bragg community. CGAP is a partnership involving HHSA, PAPU and community groups, including law enforcement, schools, ...
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